Harley Sportster, Front Master Cylinder Restoration (2 of 2) !

Both Handlebar assemblies now fully restored and refitted !
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[@shooterinthedark]

My pristine 2003 Sportster was blown over by Storm Cathleen and the brake lever took the impact and dented the tank on its way to oblivion. £!00 tops I thought. Nope £360!! Bloody ripoff! Got a neglected one off ebay for £70 and had already cleaned and painted it when I found this vid. Incrediby useful for the rebuild, especially the plunger cover. On the lever clevis, I found that little sod of a circlip a right pain in the bum, I almost drilled it for a split-pin. All done now and the sun's out for a change. Off to test it.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to hear you got it all sussed and sorted mate.. i guess you be finding a way to store it out of thew whether in future.. ! Have a great weekend and take care. !

[@ShawnAFC]

Does brake lever need to be touching the switch?

[@malemthounaojam5046]

So pleasing to watch.... makes me falls asleep

[@paulgoldsmith4693]

Hi, love the content, I came across your channel whilst browsing just as you started the 883. love the clear way you present and am currently binge viewing your archive loved the TT legends triumph and now halfway through the streetfighter build. incidentally, I like the music, but I also like it without, I personally think the balance is just right

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much Paul for your kind words, we really appreciate your support!

[@paulregner5335]

Back in the day (the early 80's) I wanted the cafe look on my Kawasaki 900 Z1 but couldn't afford the clip-ons. I did what most of the non-sponsored privateers at the track were doing at the time, and just turned and flipped my stock bars. I sure miss that old Z1.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, imagine what they'd be worth now, sadly relegated to museum pieces!

[@paulregner5335]

@@Moonfleet41 There's actually a '73 900 Z1 occasionally roaring around the high desert where I live. I just can't justify a second mortgage on my house to give the guy that owns it what he wants for it. It's pretty hacked-up too. It's got an extended swingarm and none of the original plastic side panels or emblems. Its current state was somebody's dream at one time though.

[@LS-uv9gg]

I'm still fascinated by the red rubber grease stuff, lol. Have never seen that here (western Canada) in all my years. I have always disliked with a passion, using brake fluid to lubricate any rubber brake seals, and never truly got into the silicone lubes for other things like side panel grommets etc. Love all the continual little tips and tricks that add up to headache saving tasks as always. Thanks!

[@davepelfrey3958]

L S, when he was applying the grease I got a flashback. When I was in the Army in 1978 I was a helicopter mechanic and crew chief. We always used Crisco Shortening. We stored it in a small baby jar in our toolboxes. Yes Large blue can with a Crisco label on it.

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Can buy those Amazon and might check. I’ve used it few times… it’s Kwel

[@LS-uv9gg]

@@davepelfrey3958 Wow, that is so cool to hear neat little behind the scenes details like that! I had just googled "red rubber grease" and discovered it is a vegetable oil based product, so my mind is blown at finding out these things. Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@LS-uv9gg]

@@Goldwing1500rider Cheers :)

[@buzzman3200]

Del is there any issues with mounting the brake reservoir at angle from the horizontal? Most sports bikes with clip ons have a separate reservoir that sits level. Good video as always.

[@Moonfleet41]

Not at all mate, as long as the base of the resevoir is well below the surface of the fluid and the cap's sealed tight, it's fine. Remember every time you park your bike on the sidestand and lock your steering to the left, your clutch resevoir is at the same semi vertical angle.

[@buzzman3200]

@@Moonfleet41Thanks, it's no surprise to me that you've given this some considered thought

[@danielmunoz3045]

One question on the rebuilt of de pump you only change the rubber seals is that enough because the whole kit is around 90 dolls ???

[@andriesvisser1470]

Awesome to see you restore the original parts then getting aftermarket parts

[@xtremeskier1997]

Part number on the cup seal please? I thought it may have been in the description but it wasn’t. So I scanned all the comments and didn’t see anyone ask about it. Thanks Del!

[@springy-2112]

👍congratulations on 200k subs ✌️🧡

[@Moonfleet41]

🎉 Thank you so much brother, we truly are blessed and we do appreciate all your kind support, have a great weekend, D&Px

[@allenhuling598]

Always appreciate your work to restore the original parts and have them come out looking so good! Watching a film the other day, my wife seeing handlebars like these asked, 'what kind of handlebars are those?' To which I 'knowingly' replied, I don't know for sure, but Del calls them 'clip-ons!'😎 Cheers to you both for all your dedicated, hard work on this channel!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Alan, great to hear from you! Not a style of bars you're familiar with I guess, but pretty common over here, and most sportbikes have them in one shape or another, have a wonderful week both of you and keep safe! D&Px

[@jesusvillamartinez3581]

Buenas me gustan mucho tus vídeos yo tengo una Harley Sporster Roadsters del año 2017. Soy de Murcia ( España) me he dado cuenta que siempre utilizas en tus vídeos una grasa de color rojo para lubricar las gomas que podrías decir que tipo es para yo utilizarla. Muchas gracias amigo.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hello Jesus. Just to be clear. never put any form of grease on "Tyres", but if you mean rubber seals in the brake system, then that is Red Silicone Rubber lube.. it is readily available from motor parts stores, and im sure you can buy it there..

[@jesusvillamartinez3581]

Gracias

[@jamesmccormack655]

I’m loving this build!

[@raydouglas5896]

Really starting to take shape now.

[@fader2701]

when you need to add or flush fluid from those two reservoirs.will you have to remove them to keep them level?

[@peteosinga8845]

Are you going to install a front brake light switch ?

[@haroldwiser2641]

Congratulations on 200K subscribers! 👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Harold 😀, it is a momentous occasion for us, we're absolutely chuffed!

[@al-6988]

Bonjour mon ami Un poste de conduite sur mesure, excellent 👍👏😆👍👏😆👍👏😆

[@myz06rocks]

was thinking as you were doing the outro on the video when you mentioned the clip ons, if you don't like them for whatever reason you might prefer a vrod style set of bars? they might give you the riding position you prefer with less weight on your wrists. Have a great weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I'm leaving my options open, I have a few pairs of bars to fit in place of these if I need them, including the originals... the prime directive with it is to create a comfortable ergonomically riding position so I can really chuck the bike around and enjoy it, that'll come before looks or style, I most definitely want function over form! Enjoy your weekend, ride safe!

[@gilesbristow123]

200k, congratulations, come a long way, well deserved

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Giles, it's a great milestone!

[@pjb5757]

Hi Del, great job again and although I'm not really a Harley fan I'm enjoying watching your progress with this one. Having worked on bikes for years I have learnt that putting a bit of copper slip on the reservoir cap fixing screws was a great help when it came to trying to take them off again. Keep up the good work, best wishes to you both from NZ.😉

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, there probably isn't a more exposed area to the elements than the res caps, they're right up there in the wind and rain blast and it's usually cheap zinc plated screws in to aluminium castings, a recipe for seizure! I generally switch over to stainless if I can, or at the very least a little anti-seize as you say, and the biggest error of all I see made is people over tighten them... they don't need to be hammered down, it's never necessary, just nip them up! Have a great weekend there, ride safe!

[@fantomrides]

Every time I see that lathe turning im green with envy for my garage,soon.nice job dell👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, they're not as expensive as you think, you'll do so much with it and wonder why you waited so long!

[@jerrys2346]

The camera work has gotten incredibly good. Good series here!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir!

[@danmartin3881]

Great work !. Miss the longer vids where you would talk us through and explain what you were doing..with those bars will definitely make for an exciting ride!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dan, I appreciate your kind words, all those old videos are still online to enjoy, sadly a different person these days, a lot of water under the bridge in the last 18 months... do appreciate your kind support.

[@paulharast1958]

Beautiful 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you 😊

[@tinks43]

Clean & fresh, another job well done 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍, glad you enjoyed it!

[@sambolton1970]

200,000 Subscribers!!! Well done Del

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sam, a big milestone, we are very proud!

[@richierich345]

I own a Sporty, so I'm enjoying this segment even more.

[@DukeDyson]

200K subs, what a crackin' achievement brother 🙂

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy 🙌

[@vazza7504]

Great Job Dell. Coming along great. Boss video as usual.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍

[@MintyGusto]

Those clip ons look awesome mate - totally changes the look of the front end!

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, needed a proper style change!

[@russellleggatt4269]

Lovin' the look of this! Great progress!

[@mrlongtree]

Out of interest, what's the plan for this machine once finished?

[@paullavallee1631]

Bike is looking better every video Del, happy weekend !!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul, same to you too!

[@renzovc]

another great video brother! the refurbishment on this levers was outstanding! you were right the chrome levers look bad ass ! cant wait for the next video brother! stay safe guys cheers from new york!🍺🍺🍺🥂🥂🥂

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank as always, it's great to hear from you, and we hope you both well brother... Take care. D&Px

[@coloradokid1346]

Look great Del. Awesome job on the restoration.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.👍

[@Butterfly07949]

It's a shame really not to use the 22mm clip-on's but probably the Harley 25mm standard ones will be in keeping with the bike. Great vid once again Del all the very best x Ps watch that shirt with that moving machinery. A carbide cutting bit slipped and caught my shirt sleeve and dragged me in. Fortunately the drill stopped and all I sustained was a bruise.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sadly mate I can't use these clip-ons, I will need Harley specific ones as I just don't need them to be 25mm but also to have dimples for wiring! There's a few on the market so I'll look for a good deal if I decide to keep them. Have a great weekend!

[@Butterfly07949]

@@Moonfleet41 ooh I forget about the internal wiring, what a feature Harley has. Yes looking forward to the weekend as I have just replaced the flywheel magnito as two of the magnets had broken off. Yes have a good one my friend.

[@rickrogers2649]

Great idea to do a mock up of the clip-ons without spending a bunch of cash up front. The satin finish on the handlebar controls really looks great. I'm noticing more in recent videos just how dialed -in your whole shop set up is. I'm sure it took a long time and a lot of hard work to get to this point. You and Penny should be very proud of your accomplishments. Many thanks to you both. God bless and stay well. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Rick, thanks so much for your kind words... and now you mention it, yes I guess the garage is pretty dialed in right now, everything's where I need it and everything works... and as for taking a long time to get here, you could say 40yrs mate, but as with all things, they're never finished, there are still things I'd love to upgrade in the future! Have a great weekend mate and keep safe! D&Px

[@arnybarmy]

Meticulous is rather an understatement for precision assembly like this - what a spectacular result! Great vid as usual - cheers to you both!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much, that's really kind and much appreciated... have a great weekend, D&Px

[@mikeopenshaw9128]

Nice work - those OEM perches and levers look very well made and solid - especially compared to what I'm used to playing around with - in my opinion definitely worth the time effort you've put into bringing them up to the standard they are now - thanks guys! x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Mike, I agree, Harley stuff is heavy duty, always worth the effort! Have a great weekend! D&Px

[@johnblair2939]

I'm doing the same job on my Softail. It has taken me bloody age's to sand down all of the oxidation to get down to bare metal. still haven't finished it yet, because where my bike is, there is no power ,so everything has to be done by hand. I was going to polish the main lever body's, but I think i'll do the same as you. they look bloody smart. great video.I can't wait to see your bike finished.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks John, great to hear you're doing yours too, shame you've got no power there, makes life a bit harder I bet, but as long as you're enjoying the process!

[@garya3056]

You took us to school, Del! Great vid… and best of all, 200,000 subscribers! Woohoo! Congrats! 🎉🎈🍾 😎 🏍👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Buddy.👍 It's a great milestone, and only seems like yesterday we rolled over the first 100k. Growing faster these days, so it makes it all worth the effort and time. Have a great weekend both of you. D&Px

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 Maestro!

[@michaelcomerford5509]

Great to watch a real pro , brillent job

[@cedricletourneur5980]

Well done , Dell! I agee: the look is fantastic!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir!

[@howquick]

Awesome job again mate. Looking great 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@alasdairduncan7200]

Massive congrats on 200k del 🤜🤛

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Alasdair, it's a great milestone and we're very proud!

[@rsbharley4766]

Very nice job Del. Love the look with the clip-ons, but as you said it's how it feels and fits. Congrats on 200K of Subscribers, well done to you both. Have a relaxing weekend and take care. P.S Hope it's starting to get cold over there, then we might start to get warmer of this side of the pond LOL. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍, it's not long now and your summer will be back, dropped about 10-15 degrees since the peak and we've got a couple of weeks of rain coming, on and off, so reckon your summer is at this point somewhere over southern Europe heading your way! Thanks for the congrats, it's a massive milestone for us and we're truly grateful... have a great weekend there! D&Px

[@nickhellen6303]

Wonderfully done! I love the “Temp. Spacers; and the thinking behind them. Shame this H-D Master Cylinder rebuild wasn’t done this time last year. Coulda used it then - if only to compare and verify my own.

[@MrBoehol]

I like your work and the camerawork a lot and follow the channel every time. I have a question: The paint in rattlecan you are use . Is that paint resistant to petrol/fuel and Brakefluid . Or is it premixed with hardener in the can? Myself i have never succesfull use with cheap Rattlecan-paint .It do not last for a long time as ordinary "Airgunpaint" with special hardener . Bjorn Sweden..

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Bjorn, this is a 'stone chip' paint formulated differently to the cheap stuff, it's resistant to most things, except maybe petrol, but not much will stand up to that anyway!

[@MrBoehol]

@@Moonfleet41 It is hard to get high qulity paint today. Some years ago i use black paint for Outboard boat engines Johnsson or Evinrude i belive it was .before they came "environmentgood" if it is the right word. 🙂

[@andyjrichie6709]

Great video Sir, have a great weekend

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks, you too!

[@shaunglendinning]

Awesome! Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy!

[@gerrypowell2748]

Looks great👌

[@colintaylor2305]

brilliant job, another master class 👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, enjoy your weekend!

[@christophermcreynolds6001]

Great planning

[@eyewetoddid]

I love watching you do what you do my friend......rock on!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@iainduncan2363]

looks the biz m8 another crackin job atb m8 have a good one iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, You too.

[@andrewgent5887]

It’s definitely got a good look about it and I’m sensing that you’re going to stick with the clip ons. …Could I suggest adding a tub of Tiger Balm to your stock of consumables 😉.

[@deangentles4966]

Hi Del always love watching you using your lathe brings back so many memories from my school days but the lathes were a lot bigger in the 70s mate project looking really nice

[@richardwhittle2302]

Another great video Del. Congratulations to you both on reaching 200k Subscribers 😀👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Richard 👍, it's an honour to reach a great milestone, onwards and upwards!

[@richardwhittle2302]

@@Moonfleet41 Absolutley 👍

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Del, your master cylinder assembly stand is sheer genius! ( I'm really glad that I proof read this comment before posting, because before I did, your stand was a SHEEP genius ;) Lookin' good!

[@Moonfleet41]

Laugh of the morning, thanks Tommy, and am glad it helped!

[@davejohnson2051]

Great video Del, its starting to come together, hows Penny doing, we havent seen her for ages, and hows your health

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Dave, Penny's fine and taking good care of me too, just been enjoying the summer. Glad you enjoyed the video mate and thanks for your support as always!

[@stitch3163]

Another good one, Del. When did you hit 200K subs?? Congrats!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I think it rolled over last night... a great milestone!

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Nice work Del Nick Australia

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir!

[@Bikerbros1987]

Can’t wait to see it when it’ll be finished. So far, you’ve done an incredible job! 🤩🫶

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you! 😄

[@stevechetham514]

Hey Del great video Nice work. But!! What's happened to the length of it. One could fart longer than this. Remember the old days when you started out Rip bust hit it out with a hammer don't need all those expensive tools. Aye the good old days.